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Salary Guide

Environmental Scientist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 3,206 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£39,748 - £47,000
Median salary
£39,748 - £47,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£28k
25th percentile£34k
Median£40k
75th percentile£47k
90th percentile£54k

50% of professionals earn between £34,375 - £47,000 GBP

The median salary is £39,748

Top cities

London360 job openings
Manchester193 job openings
Birmingham150 job openings
Bristol133 job openings
Edinburgh122 job openings
Glasgow108 job openings
Leeds104 job openings
Cardiff77 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne51 job openings
Basingstoke42 job openings
Cambridge38 job openings
Nottingham26 job openings
Exeter23 job openings
Belfast22 job openings
Shrewsbury21 job openings

Environmental Scientist

3,206 job openings

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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 39,748 - GBP 47,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 43,374 per year, based on 3,206 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh. London leads with 360 job openings.

Explore 3,206 Environmental Scientist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.